Iwatsuki Travel Guide
Saitama


Visit Iwatsuki
Popular places to visit

Iwatsuki Castle Park
Iwatsuki Castle Park is just one of the places to see in Saitama, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Saitama Super Arena
Just a short ride north of the city’s downtown, Tokyo’s premier entertainment and sports venue is one of the world’s largest indoor arenas.

Omiya Park
Find a little bit of everything in this big park, from cherry blossoms to a folklore museum, a shrine and even a small zoo.

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum
A collection of more than 120 masterpieces of one of Japan’s most unique art forms is well worth the visit from downtown Tokyo.

Saitama Stadium 2002
Catch an event at Saitama Stadium 2002 during your trip to Saitama. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Nack5 Stadium Omiya
J2 League’s Omiya Ardija holds it exciting soccer games in an intimate venue that brings you close to the action.
Things to do

Urawa Reds Football Game at Saitama Stadium 2002

Saitama: Coffee Roasting Experience and Hikawa Shrine Tour

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

Tokyo Central Crossing, Samurai Sword Cutting and Kimono Photo
Top hotels in Iwatsuki

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
"Staff were helpful and kind"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
"Great breakfast - so much variety!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
"Hotel staff was so nice!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Ekimae Tower
"Enjoyed our stay..clean..small rooms but did the job...Will stay again"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Shinagawa Prince Hotel
"Staff was helpful"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Shinjuku Granbell Hotel
"Rooms smaller than what picture showed. Breakfast expensive and just, so, so."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Iwatsuki

Omiya
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Omiya. You might want to make time for a stop at Hikawa Shrine or Nack5 Stadium Omiya.

Urawa Ward
While visiting Urawa Ward, you might make a stop by sights like The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama and Urawa Art Museum.

Kita Ward
If you're spending some time in Kita Ward, Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Manga Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Chuo Ward
While visiting Chuo Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Saitama Super Arena and Keyaki Hiroba.
Higashiomiya
Higashiomiya might not have many top sights, but Omiya Bonsai Art Museum and Hikawa Shrine are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


















